Vegetable oils are sometimes referred to as seed oils because they come from the seeds of plants. The most commonly used include corn, soybean, canola, palm, peanut, safflower, and sunflower oil. They are widely touted as an alternative to butter, but Dr. Cate Shanahan, a physician-scientist, challenges the notion that these oils are a heart-healthy, pro-aging option.

Navigating the dietary landscape can be a daunting task, with mixed messages creating widespread confusion. The inclusion of vegetable oils in our diet is a controversial and disputed topic. This interview presents the argument against their use. We will explore alternative views in future episodes.

In her latest book, Dark Calories: How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health and How We Can Get It Back, Dr. Shanahan identifies what she calls the "Hateful Eight" - oils used in cooking that she says are "the root cause of inflammatory disease" and "sugar cravings for most people".

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The power of innovative storytelling to better understand human longevity has been harnessed by a unique community known as JellyfishDAO. The group - made up of filmmakers, life extension professionals, and blockchain experts - aims to accelerate the acceptance and understanding of aging science through compelling media projects.

In this Live Long interview we unpack how JellyfishDAO is pioneering a future where stories and science work hand in hand to extend human healthspan and longevity.

Daniel Sollinger, a veteran filmmaker, and Keith Comito, a computer programmer and president of lifespan.io discuss the role of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and blockchain technology in promoting longevity research and shaping public opinion.

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Do we all have equal access to the benefits of longevity science? Undoubtedly not, although many of the proven interventions are more accessible than some people realize.

"The metabolic benefits of appropriate nutrition, appropriate sleep, appropriate exercise, and also stress and a sense of purpose can outweigh even the very expensive interventions," says Dr. Robert Lufkin, one of the longevity experts featured in Reversed: The Race for Longevity, which dives into the science and personal stories behind extending healthspan.

Lufkin, the author of Lies I Taught in Medical School: How Conventional Medicine Is Making You Sicker and What You Can Do to Save Your Own Life, adds: "these are accessible to everyone and something we can all start doing now," with "proven effects on our longevity."

For this Live Long podcast interview, Peter Bowes is joined by Dr.Lufkin and the series director - and health advocate - Charles Mattocks.

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